Hi Tania,
May I ask... why was this procedure performed? Why did this area require bone replacement?
Just some general information....
Dental surgeons are called... Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons. This is the number one dental specialty of oral surgery and these dentists only perform surgery from something minor to highly complicated oral, sinus, dental and facial structure surgeries.
Periodontists are dentists that specialize in the health of the gums and supporting structures. They perform non surgical as well as surgical treatment. They do bone grafting, tissue grafting, dental implants, root amputations, some extractions, osseous surgery and different types of gum surgeries.
Endodontists only perform endodontic procedures limited to root canal therapy. Some also do surgical root canals which is called an Apicoectomy.
General dentists sometimes perform minor oral surgery procedures which could include tooth extractions and placement of bone grafts.
When you get the second opinion, be sure to see an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and bring your pre and post op xrays for proper evaluation.
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by DilaRoche
Hello Bryanna!
Thank you so much for your input! I really appreciate your help! You clarified a lot of issues for me.
I don’t know the answers to the majority of your questions though.
The guy who performed the surgery was definitely a surgeon, but I don’t know if he was an oral surgeon or a regular one.
I am not sure if he performed osseous surgery.
He definitely didn’t perform the PRP.
The tooth was not loose before but it has been loose for 4 months after the surgery. It is still a little loose.
The tooth is crowned but it is live. No root canal treatment has ever been performed on it.
I don’t have a periodontal disease.
I will definitely try to get a second opinion from another surgeon in the coming weeks.
Thanks again for your help!
Tania
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